Finance Manager

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we are a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150‑year heritage in delivering industry‑leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons®, and Tuft & Needle®. What You’ll Do Oversight and reporting of financial results and variances related to inbound and outbound freight (approximately $250M annually). Develop financial models to support the PP&L team and provide guidance to optimize supply and delivery networks. Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budget process for logistics operations. Coordinate regular reviews of key inbound and outbound logistics metrics to reduce spend in key areas such as expedited freight and OOPSA. Perform month‑end closing, providing detailed variance analysis and reconciling Logistics savings initiatives and expenses against the P&L using actual cost data streams. Prepare and present financial results to senior leadership on an ongoing basis. Create and define new tools or reports to improve financial and transactional data streams. Perform root cause variance analysis and recommend actions to remediate, working closely with corporate accounting, logistics managers, and plant leaders. Partner with the Production Planning and Logistics team to report the financial status of in‑flight initiatives. Enhance reporting and analytics to provide better and sooner insight of Logistics costs to the business; define new metrics or measurements as necessary. Develop financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate financial impact of new opportunities. Leverage Lean skills to identify opportunities for streamlining current processes and propose enhancements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control procedures. Support Customer Service and PP&L SG&A tracking, analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Standardize and document existing processes. Develop analytics to support reporting of all TDC (Total Delivered Cost) components as necessary. Perform other ad hoc analysis as requested. Qualifications & Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail Advanced financial modeling and business/financial analysis experience Strong accounting, reporting, and advanced mathematical skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced) and MS Office (intermediate) Experience with Enterprise One, Essbase, Hyperion Planner, and PowerPoint Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Progressive experience in accounting or finance roles (5–7 years preferred) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Competencies Adaptable to changing priorities and business needs Strong time management and workflow organization skills Produces high‑quality, accurate work Effective communicator and strong cross‑functional partner Open to feedback and committed to continuous growth Supports team and organizational goals through collaboration Aligns with Serta Simmons Bedding mission and core values Experience mentoring or developing finance professionals Highly Preferred Experience Prior financial analysis experience Lean and/or Six Sigma training or experience Experience in fast‑paced or transformation‑driven environments Your Work Environment Hybrid work schedule: minimum travel to plants (10–15%), typically onsite 2–3 days per week with flexibility to work remotely on remaining days. Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non‑union‑optional) Health, Dental, and Vision Annual employee contribution to HSA 401K with company match Paid Time Off / Vacation 12 company holidays Sick days Company paid short‑ and long‑term disability Paid parental leave Discount programs including Friends and family discounts Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement Employment is at‑will. We are an equal opportunity employer. Any questions about our application process can be answered by contacting us through the application system. Because instances can arise that require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, a query may be initiated to ensure that you need accommodations. Our EEO statement: It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees as required by law. The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC